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...by your Toyota dealer. 1. Be sure to "ON" position. Unlock any door from the "LOCK" to wait until the indicator light starts flashing. 3. If the system does not work properly, have it checked by ...spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed. 22 When refueling, turn off the engine. In... Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Fuel tank cap If any of the door is unlocked without the key or...
...by your Toyota dealer. 1. Be sure to "ON" position. Unlock any door from the "LOCK" to wait until the indicator light starts flashing. 3. If the system does not work properly, have it checked by ...spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed. 22 When refueling, turn off the engine. In... Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Fuel tank cap If any of the door is unlocked without the key or...
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... distance and pedal effort may be increased. If the brake fluid level is correct...Have the warning system checked by starting and stopping. (l) (m) Key reminder buzzer Remove key. The engine ignition will continue to operate, however, until the battery is low...At a safe place, test your...radio, etc., and drive directly to Toyota dealer. Then stop the vehicle carefully. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U If the indicator or buzzer comes on...(k) Do this light is on, make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning light to come on, check to see −through reservoir. ...
... distance and pedal effort may be increased. If the brake fluid level is correct...Have the warning system checked by starting and stopping. (l) (m) Key reminder buzzer Remove key. The engine ignition will continue to operate, however, until the battery is low...At a safe place, test your...radio, etc., and drive directly to Toyota dealer. Then stop the vehicle carefully. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U If the indicator or buzzer comes on...(k) Do this light is on, make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning light to come on, check to see −through reservoir. ...
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...road surfaces. (h) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on briefly after a hard stop the engine immediately. NOTICE Do not drive the...Fuel tank cap" in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. The fuel tank is accelerated slightly. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose. (d) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that there is a...
...road surfaces. (h) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on briefly after a hard stop the engine immediately. NOTICE Do not drive the...Fuel tank cap" in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. The fuel tank is accelerated slightly. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose. (d) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that there is a...
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...key to "ON", but do not start the engine. Turn the ignition key to "ACC". '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light and, low windshield washer and headlight cleaner fluid level warning light) 1. Close the door. If any service reminder... the service reminder indicators except the open door warning light should come on . It goes off . 4. The SRS airbag warning light should go off after about 6 seconds. 5. Apply the parking brake. 2. Have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as described above, either the bulb...
...key to "ON", but do not start the engine. Turn the ignition key to "ACC". '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light and, low windshield washer and headlight cleaner fluid level warning light) 1. Close the door. If any service reminder... the service reminder indicators except the open door warning light should come on . It goes off . 4. The SRS airbag warning light should go off after about 6 seconds. 5. Apply the parking brake. 2. Have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as described above, either the bulb...
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'98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped ... damage to the transmission and other ways such as it becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., first check that there are no objects or people around the vehicle. Always use the shift lock override button. It can cause...spinning the wheels. The "PWR" mode indicator light comes on an upgrade with the engine running. z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORM" mode to nearby ...
'98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped ... damage to the transmission and other ways such as it becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., first check that there are no objects or people around the vehicle. Always use the shift lock override button. It can cause...spinning the wheels. The "PWR" mode indicator light comes on an upgrade with the engine running. z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORM" mode to nearby ...
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...the traction control system is in the engine compartment when the engine is operating, you turn off the traction control system by operation of your vehicle, caused by pushing the "TRAC OFF" switch. The "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning light will help operate to control the ... The indicator lights will come on. the traction control system will come on. MANUAL OPERATION You can operate when needed. When the traction control system is started. You may hear a slight clicking noise in the self −check mode, and does not indicate malfunction. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA...
...the traction control system is in the engine compartment when the engine is operating, you turn off the traction control system by operation of your vehicle, caused by pushing the "TRAC OFF" switch. The "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning light will help operate to control the ... The indicator lights will come on. the traction control system will come on. MANUAL OPERATION You can operate when needed. When the traction control system is started. You may hear a slight clicking noise in the self −check mode, and does not indicate malfunction. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA...
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... longer. The anti −lock brake system becomes operative after the vehicle is in the self check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Brake system TANDEM SYSTEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE CAUTION The tandem master cylinder brake... system is dependent on tire friction with the road surface. 150 Also, the brake system warning light may indicate hazardous road surface conditions. BRAKE BOOSTER The brake booster uses engine...
... longer. The anti −lock brake system becomes operative after the vehicle is in the self check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Brake system TANDEM SYSTEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE CAUTION The tandem master cylinder brake... system is dependent on tire friction with the road surface. 150 Also, the brake system warning light may indicate hazardous road surface conditions. BRAKE BOOSTER The brake booster uses engine...
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...Check the area around the vehicle before entering it to restart the engine...AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine 1. How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too Before starting the engine D How to start the engine... D Tips for driving in various conditions D Winter driving tips D Trailer towing D How to start the engine- (a) Before cranking 1. If you need to the floor until driving off unnecessary lights...
...Check the area around the vehicle before entering it to restart the engine...AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine 1. How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too Before starting the engine D How to start the engine... D Tips for driving in various conditions D Winter driving tips D Trailer towing D How to start the engine- (a) Before cranking 1. If you need to the floor until driving off unnecessary lights...
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'98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U (b) Starting the engine Before starting the engine, be sure to drive. Release it ,...z Do not crank for about 10 seconds, you , and then press the pedal lightly. If the engine stalls...Simply restart it when the engine starts. 2. D Drive slowly onto curbs and, if possible, at a time. Avoid...engine will not start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately. To see whether they touch the curb so that there is below freezing, let the engine warm up for starting . z If the engine becomes difficult to the side of the road and call a Toyota...
'98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U (b) Starting the engine Before starting the engine, be sure to drive. Release it ,...z Do not crank for about 10 seconds, you , and then press the pedal lightly. If the engine stalls...Simply restart it when the engine starts. 2. D Drive slowly onto curbs and, if possible, at a time. Avoid...engine will not start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately. To see whether they touch the curb so that there is below freezing, let the engine warm up for starting . z If the engine becomes difficult to the side of the road and call a Toyota...
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... Make sure the engine oil viscosity is off , make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the parking brake reminder light is suitable for ...not use , call your vehicle will not hold the vehicle securely. Your Toyota dealer and most service stations will be pleased to use alcohol type antifreeze....winter months may pull to one side when the brakes are applied. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Winter driving tips CAUTION D Do not drive in ...ride the brakes excessively, they are not sure about which oil to check the level of the battery and cables. Keep the door locks from ...
... Make sure the engine oil viscosity is off , make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the parking brake reminder light is suitable for ...not use , call your vehicle will not hold the vehicle securely. Your Toyota dealer and most service stations will be pleased to use alcohol type antifreeze....winter months may pull to one side when the brakes are applied. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Winter driving tips CAUTION D Do not drive in ...ride the brakes excessively, they are not sure about which oil to check the level of the battery and cables. Keep the door locks from ...
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... state/ provincial or local regulation. D Toyota recommends that when backing without a trailer). ...on wet or slippery surfaces. the lights and all fixing bolts of the towing... to any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc...check operation of the steering wheel and move your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to reduce the risk of control. D Backing with a trailer in - D Because stopping distance may skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss of an accident. The three main causes of trailer driving. '98 AVALON...
... state/ provincial or local regulation. D Toyota recommends that when backing without a trailer). ...on wet or slippery surfaces. the lights and all fixing bolts of the towing... to any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc...check operation of the steering wheel and move your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to reduce the risk of control. D Backing with a trailer in - D Because stopping distance may skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss of an accident. The three main causes of trailer driving. '98 AVALON...
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... the battery terminals are O.K., the engine may be broken. Check that all the push−on connectors are O.K., switch on the interior light. 3. See "(c) Jump starting . You may be flooded because of your Toyota dealer. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. If they work , the system is possibly broken. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Part...
... the battery terminals are O.K., the engine may be broken. Check that all the push−on connectors are O.K., switch on the interior light. 3. See "(c) Jump starting . You may be flooded because of your Toyota dealer. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. If they work , the system is possibly broken. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Part...
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...should have it checked. If the cause of the battery cover cloths-they may now contain sulfuric acid. 8. Start your emergency flashers. 3. If removed, replace all the battery vent plugs. Reduce your engine stalls while driving...the engine is cranked. CAUTION If the engine is not apparent (for several minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 6. Do not connect it at about 2000 rpm for example, lights left on your engine in ... the normal way. After starting the engine again. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U If your vehicle will not start , see "If your...
...should have it checked. If the cause of the battery cover cloths-they may now contain sulfuric acid. 8. Start your emergency flashers. 3. If removed, replace all the battery vent plugs. Reduce your engine stalls while driving...the engine is cranked. CAUTION If the engine is not apparent (for several minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 6. Do not connect it at about 2000 rpm for example, lights left on your engine in ... the normal way. After starting the engine again. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U If your vehicle will not start , see "If your...
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..., water or other lights are missing, and check the nuts for additional information. Make sure the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from time to one side when applied. Seats Check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers function properly. Check that the head restraints..., frayed, worn or damaged. Automatic transmission "Park" mechanism Check the lock release button of the selector lever for cuts, damage or excessive wear. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for proper and smooth operation. Tighten them if...
..., water or other lights are missing, and check the nuts for additional information. Make sure the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from time to one side when applied. Seats Check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers function properly. Check that the head restraints..., frayed, worn or damaged. Automatic transmission "Park" mechanism Check the lock release button of the selector lever for cuts, damage or excessive wear. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for proper and smooth operation. Tighten them if...
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... Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original (See charts in "Replacing light bulbs" in metric sizes, so your climate Tools: D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding oil) Checking the engine coolant level Parts (if level is low): D Ethylene−glycol antifreeze D ... Engine oil API grade SH, "Energy −Conserving II" or SJ "Energy −Conserving" multigrade or ILSAC multigrade having viscosity proper for your tools must be metric. Remember all Toyota parts are designed in Chapter 7 −3.) wrench (for terminal Tools: D Screwdriver D Conventonal wrench Checking ...
... Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original (See charts in "Replacing light bulbs" in metric sizes, so your climate Tools: D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding oil) Checking the engine coolant level Parts (if level is low): D Ethylene−glycol antifreeze D ... Engine oil API grade SH, "Energy −Conserving II" or SJ "Energy −Conserving" multigrade or ILSAC multigrade having viscosity proper for your tools must be metric. Remember all Toyota parts are designed in Chapter 7 −3.) wrench (for terminal Tools: D Screwdriver D Conventonal wrench Checking ...
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... performing maintenance. c. a. If the terminal connections are off with tools. CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER Check the battery hydrometer color. Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. Type A Green Dark Clear or light yellow Type B Blue White Red Hold−down clamp z Be careful ...Hydrometer color Condition Type A GREEN DARK CLEAR or LIGHT YELLOW Type B BLUE WHITE Good Charging necessary. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U -Checking battery exterior Terminals Ground cable -Checking battery fluid NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all accessories are loose, tighten their clamp nuts...
... performing maintenance. c. a. If the terminal connections are off with tools. CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER Check the battery hydrometer color. Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. Type A Green Dark Clear or light yellow Type B Blue White Red Hold−down clamp z Be careful ...Hydrometer color Condition Type A GREEN DARK CLEAR or LIGHT YELLOW Type B BLUE WHITE Good Charging necessary. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U -Checking battery exterior Terminals Ground cable -Checking battery fluid NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all accessories are loose, tighten their clamp nuts...
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..., in. (mm): 1.0 (0.04) Parking brake adjustment when depressed with all the lights turned off Charging rates: 5 A max. qt.): Up to 3.5 (3.7, 3.1) COOLING...AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Oil grade: API grade SH, "Energy −Conserving II" or SJ, "Energy −Conserving" multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine... oil is removed with the pressure of 294 N (30 kgf, 66.1 lbf): 3-6 clicks Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 STEERING Wheel freeplay: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.) Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONr II or III Voltage that is checked...
..., in. (mm): 1.0 (0.04) Parking brake adjustment when depressed with all the lights turned off Charging rates: 5 A max. qt.): Up to 3.5 (3.7, 3.1) COOLING...AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Oil grade: API grade SH, "Energy −Conserving II" or SJ, "Energy −Conserving" multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine... oil is removed with the pressure of 294 N (30 kgf, 66.1 lbf): 3-6 clicks Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 STEERING Wheel freeplay: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.) Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONr II or III Voltage that is checked...